17 Ways to Boost Perseverance and Build a Legendary Will
Day 7
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Movies: The Piano (1993), The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
Songs: My Way (Frank Sinatra), On the Road to Find Out (Cat Stevens)
1. Plan a big project and finish it ahead of time.
2. Select two activities that you find engaging and meaningful and give 100% to them.
3. Set five small goals weekly. Break them into practical steps, accomplish them on time, and monitor
your progress from week to week.
4. Work harder than usual at your most important goal.
5. Select a role-model who exemplifies perseverance and determine how you can follow her/his
footsteps.
6. Read an inspiring quotation or poem which motivates you to achieve your goals.
7. Seed some flowering plants early in the spring and tender them throughout the summer.
8. Write your goals and aims and post them where you can see them regularly. Let them inspire you.
9. Manage a challenging task from start to finish at your work.
10. Take control of at least one new situation at home or work, one that you can handle. If you fail,
revise your plan but don’t give up until you finish.
11. Regularly articulate your goals into specific actions. This helps you to stay motivated and persistent.
12. Keep a checklist of things to do and regularly update it.
13. Attend a seminar or workshop on time management.
15. Think about what you would like to accomplish in the next five years. Develop a road map and
assess how your present skills match with your goals.
16. Be aware how to cut your losses in tasks which don’t require persistence.
17. For your next challenging task, make a realistic timeline.
Book recommendation: “Live Intentionally” Live Intentionally is a 90 Day Self-Improvement Project that will help you stop living in auto pilot. It will change your habits, mindset, and make you strong and disciplined.
17 Psychology Tricks to Increase Kindness and Humanity.
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Movies: As Good as it Gets (1997), The Cider House Rules (1999), Promise (1986)
Songs: Lean on Me (Al Green), You've Got a Friend (James Taylor or Mariah Carey), Time After Time
(Cyndi Lauper or Tuck and Patti), Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel or Johnny Cash)
1. Do three random acts of kindness per week for those whom you know (e.g., small favors for friends
and neighbors, calling sick or sad friends, getting groceries for a friend busy in exams, or baby-sitting,
etc).
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Movies: Doctor Zhivago (1965), The English Patient (1996), Sophie’s Choice (1982), The Bridges of the
Madison County (1995), Iris (2001), My Fair Lady (1964)
Songs: The Rose (Bette Midler), Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
1. Express (verbally and / or non-verbally) to your loved ones that no matter what happens, your love
for them will remain unconditional.
12 Practical Ways To Become A Fearless And Supporter Of Justice.
Day 6
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Bravery [valor]: Bravery is the capacity to take action to aid others in spite of significant risks or
dangers.
Movies: Schindler’s List (1993), Life as a House (2001)
1. Resist social or peer pressure for noble values and causes in meaningful ways (write, speak out,
participate in a protest, join an activist organization).
Perspective [wisdom]: People with perspective are aware of broad patterns of meaning in their lives, their
own strengths and weaknesses, and the necessity of contributing to their society.
Movies: The Devil’s Advocate (1997), American Beauty (1999)
1. Explain the broad outlook of your life in one or two sentences as a weekly exercise.
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Day 2
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Traditional notions of creativity focus on artistic expression and scientific discovery, but this strength can
be applied to any area of life in which obstacles can be addressed imaginatively.
Movies: Shine (1996), Amadeus (1984)
1. Create and refine at least one original idea weekly in an area of your interest.